Zouaves Collection

Constantine, Algeria - Caserne des Zouaves
Souvenir Greetings postcard from Constantine, Algeria - the two inset photographs show a pair of Algerian Tirailleurs (Sharp-shooters - riflemen) and the Porte de la Casbah (Gate of the Kasbah)

The Zouaves, a crack French Regiment, WW1
Men of The Zouaves, a crack French Regiment, 23 June 1915, First World War. 1915

Zouaves take the position of Majoma
French zouaves secure victory on 21st September 1864 as they take the position at Majoma. Regiments of soldiers on horseback break off, as lines of foot soldiers protect the hill

The Rescue of Zouaves on board the Prince Jerome, on fire
Off the coast of Gibraltar, the ship the Prince Jerome is on fire, with men still on board as men in longboats try to rescue them, and put out the fire. Date: 1862

Casablanca, Morocco - Barracks of the 1st Zouaves
circa 1910s

Casablanca, Morocco - Boulevard of the 4th Zouaves
circa 1910s

Casablanca, Morocco - Avenue of the 4th Zouaves
circa 1910s

Casablanca, Morocco - Panorama including the Port
circa 1910s

WW1 - French Zouave soldiers - awarded The Croix de Guerre
Two Zouave soldiers awarded The Croix de guerre (plus star) for their role in combat during WW1. This medal was commonly bestowed on foreign military forces allied to France

Casablanca, Morocco, Boulevard du 4e Zouaves Date: circa 1930s

WW1 - French zouaves of the Armee d Afrique
WW1 - French Zouaves of the Armee d Afrique in their distinctive uniform. Date: circa 1910s

Alfonso Carlos I de Borbon y Austria-este (1849-1936). Carlist pretender to the Spanish throne. Portrait with the military dress of the army of the Pontifical zouaves. SPAIN. LA RIOJA

Thessaloniki, Greece - Allied troops in 1916
Christmas Greeting 1916 from the historic group of allied forces stationed at Thessaloniki, Greece, the base for operations against pro-German Bulgaria

Crimean War, General MacMahons division in action
Crimean War -- General MacMahons division in action, storming the Malakoff (Korniloff redoubt), along with the Chasseurs a Pied (French troops)

Crimean War, theatrical production before Sebastopol
Crimean War -- theatrical production by amateur performers of the Second Division of Zouaves (French North Africans) before Sebastopol. 1855

Alma / Zouaves
BATTLE OF ALMA The French zouaves raise their flag on the heights of Alma, a crushing victory which the Allies failed to follow up Date: 20 September 1854

Zouaves helping British at Battle of Inkerman, Crimean War
The Zouaves advancing to the assistance of the British Date: 5 November 1854

French Zouave soldier. Date: 1852

Zouaves Troops preparing their meal - WWI
Zouave Troops (French colonial forces of mostly North African origin) preparing their meal. WWI era. Date: 1914

French Colonial Soldiers from Morocco - WWI
French Colonial Soldiers from Morocco examining war booty at Neufmoutiers-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne departement) - WWI Date: 1915

Camp N. P. Banks, Col. Collis regiment of Zouaves d Afrique Above Nicetown Lane near Germantown, Pa. /. Print shows soldiers relaxing at encampment of regiment raised by Charles H.T. Collis

Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth. 1st Regt. New York Fire Zouaves. Assassinated at the Capture of Alexandria, May 24th, 1861. He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in

Zouaves & soldiers of the line. Two soldiers standing next to three Zouave soldiers sitting and smoking. Date 1855. Zouaves & soldiers of the line

Two Zouaves. Two French Army Zouaves, wearing uniforms. Date 1855

Captured Zouaves and Turkish soldiers - WWI
Captured Zouaves in a WWI German POW camp. Zouave was the title given to certain infantry regiments in the French Army, normally serving in French North Africa between 1831 and 1962

Morocco, Casablanca - Boulevard of the 4th Zouaves
The Boulevard of the 4th Zouaves at Casablanca in western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of the Greater Casablanca region

Morocco - Casablanca - Boulevard du 4e Zouave (Kissaria)

The Civil war in America: General Burnsides expedition
The 9th New York (Hawkins Zouaves)and the 21st Massachusetts taking the Confederate fieldwork on Roanoke island at the point of the bayonet, during General Burnsides expedition to seize the area

American Civil war. The War excitement in New York
As the war progressed, thirst for news grew. Recruitment drives for the Union army concentrated on skilled and fit firemen, who had their own regiment, the New York Zouaves

Explosion at Rome
A mine explodes in the barracks of the French zouaves, defending the pope at Rome : accident or sabotage ?

Battle of Volturno 3
Colonel Windhams zouaves, part of Garibaldis army, cross the Volturno on a makeshift bridge of barrels and planks

Flag Honoured
The flag of the second regiment of French zouaves, campaigning in Italy, is awarded battle honours by Marechal MacMahon

Zouaves at Genova
French zouaves of the expeditionary force are welcomed at Genova (Genoa)

Zouaves after Palestro
French Zouaves help the Sardinians to defeat the Austrians at the battle of Palestro

Zouaves for Italy
Zouaves assemble at Versailles before setting out for Italy

French Zouaves
French zouaves of the Armee d Afrique in their distinctive uniform

Sentinel at Sebastopol
A sentinel of the Zouaves (French) before Sebastopol, while his colleagues forage for firewood - a scene evocative of the harsh conditions of the war

Battle of Inkerman, Zouaves advancing
The Zouaves advancing to the assistance of the British in the Battle of Inkerman, during the Crimean War

Uhlans and Fr Colonials
In the Vosges mountains of north-east France, German Uhlan cavalry rout a force of French Zouaves and black Senegalese soldiers, regarded as inferior by the Germans

Paris / Rue Rivoli C1860
A company of zouaves processes eastwards along the rue de Rivoli, with the new facade of the Louvre on their right

New York Zouaves
New York firemen zouaves turning out to support pickets between Alexandria and Fairfax Courthouse, Virginia

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